Jeremiah 48:7
New International Version
Since you trust in your deeds and riches, you too will be taken captive, and Chemosh will go into exile, together with his priests and officials.

New Living Translation
Because you have trusted in your wealth and skill, you will be taken captive. Your god Chemosh, with his priests and officials, will be hauled off to distant lands!

English Standard Version
For, because you trusted in your works and your treasures, you also shall be taken; and Chemosh shall go into exile with his priests and his officials.

Berean Standard Bible
Because you trust in your works and treasures, you too will be captured, and Chemosh will go into exile with his priests and officials.

King James Bible
For because thou hast trusted in thy works and in thy treasures, thou shalt also be taken: and Chemosh shall go forth into captivity with his priests and his princes together.

New King James Version
For because you have trusted in your works and your treasures, You also shall be taken. And Chemosh shall go forth into captivity, His priests and his princes together.

New American Standard Bible
“For because of your trust in your own achievements and treasures, You yourself will also be captured; And Chemosh will go off into exile Together with his priests and his leaders.

NASB 1995
“For because of your trust in your own achievements and treasures, Even you yourself will be captured; And Chemosh will go off into exile Together with his priests and his princes.

NASB 1977
“For because of your trust in your own achievements and treasures, Even you yourself will be captured; And Chemosh will go off into exile Together with his priests and his princes.

Legacy Standard Bible
For because of your trust in your own works and treasures, Even you yourself will be captured; And Chemosh will go off into exile Together with his priests and his princes.

Amplified Bible
“For because you have trusted in your works [your hand-made idols] and in your treasures [instead of in God], Even you yourself will be captured; And Chemosh [your disgusting god cannot rescue you, but] will go away into exile [along with the fugitives] Together with his priests and his princes.

Christian Standard Bible
Because you trust in your works and treasures, you will be captured also. Chemosh will go into exile with his priests and officials.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Because you trust in your works and treasures, you will be captured also. Chemosh will go into exile with his priests and officials.

American Standard Version
For, because thou hast trusted in thy works and in thy treasures, thou also shalt be taken: and Chemosh shall go forth into captivity, his priests and his princes together.

Contemporary English Version
You thought you could be saved by your power and wealth, but you will be captured along with your god Chemosh, his priests, and officials.

English Revised Version
For, because thou hast trusted in thy works and in thy treasures, thou also shalt be taken: and Chemosh shall go forth into captivity, his priests and his princes together.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Since you trust the things you do and your treasures, you will be captured. Chemosh will go into captivity with all its priests and officials.

Good News Translation
"Moab, you trusted in your strength and your wealth, but now even you will be conquered; your god Chemosh will go into exile, along with his princes and priests.

International Standard Version
But, because you trust in your deeds and your riches, you will also be captured. Chemosh will go out into exile, along with his priests and officials.

Majority Standard Bible
Because you trust in your works and treasures, you too will be captured, and Chemosh will go into exile with his priests and officials.

NET Bible
"Moab, you trust in the things you do and in your riches. So you too will be conquered. Your god Chemosh will go into exile along with his priests and his officials.

New Heart English Bible
For, because you have trusted in your works and in your treasures, you also shall be taken: and Chemosh shall go forth into captivity, his priests and his officials together.

Webster's Bible Translation
For because thou hast trusted in thy works and in thy treasures, thou also shalt be taken: and Chemosh shall go forth into captivity with his priests and his princes together.

World English Bible
For, because you have trusted in your works and in your treasures, you also will be taken. Chemosh will go out into captivity, his priests and his princes together.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For because of your trusting in your works, "" And in your treasures, even you are captured, "" And Chemosh has gone out in a removal, "" His priests and his heads together.

Young's Literal Translation
For, because of thy trusting in thy works, And in thy treasures, even thou art captured, And gone out hath Chemosh in a removal, His priests and his heads together.

Smith's Literal Translation
For because of thy boasting in thy works and in thy treasures, also thou shalt be taken: and Chemosh shall go forth into captivity, his priests and his chiefs together.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For because thou hast trusted in thy bulwarks, and in thy treasures, thou also shalt be taken: and Chamos shall go into captivity, his priests, and his princes together.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For because you have had faith in your fortifications and in your storehouses, you too will be seized. And Chemosh will go into captivity: his priests and his leaders together.

New American Bible
Because you trusted in your works and your treasures, you also shall be captured. Chemosh shall go into exile, his priests and princes with him.

New Revised Standard Version
Surely, because you trusted in your strongholds and your treasures, you also shall be taken; Chemosh shall go out into exile, with his priests and his attendants.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For, because you have trusted in your fortifications and in your treasures, you shall also be taken; and Chemosh shall go forth into captivity together with his priests and his princes.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because you have trusted on your mighty ones and upon your treasures, you also shall be seized and Kemosh shall go forth into captivity, and his Priests and his Princes as one
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For, because thou hast trusted In thy works and in thy treasures, Thou also shalt be taken; And Chemosh shall go forth into captivity, His priests and his princes together.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Since thou hast trusted in thy strong-hold, therefore thou shalt be taken: and Chamos shall go forth into captivity, and his priests, and his princes together.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Judgment on Moab
6‘Flee! Run for your lives! Become like a juniper in the desert.’ 7 Because you trust in your works and treasures, you too will be captured, and Chemosh will go into exile with his priests and officials. 8The destroyer will move against every city, and not one town will escape. The valley will also be ruined, and the high plain will be destroyed, as the LORD has said.…

Cross References
Isaiah 47:10-11
You were secure in your wickedness; you said, ‘No one sees me.’ Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray; you told yourself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me.’ / But disaster will come upon you; you will not know how to charm it away. A calamity will befall you that you will be unable to ward off. Devastation will happen to you suddenly and unexpectedly.

Ezekiel 25:9-11
therefore I will indeed expose the flank of Moab beginning with its frontier cities—Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and Kiriathaim—the glory of the land. / I will give it along with the Ammonites as a possession to the people of the East, so that the Ammonites will no longer be remembered among the nations. / So I will execute judgments on Moab, and they will know that I am the LORD.’

Zephaniah 2:8-10
“I have heard the reproach of Moab and the insults of the Ammonites, who have taunted My people and threatened their borders. / Therefore, as surely as I live,” declares the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, “surely Moab will be like Sodom and the Ammonites like Gomorrah—a place of weeds and salt pits, a perpetual wasteland. The remnant of My people will plunder them; the remainder of My nation will dispossess them.” / This they shall have in return for their pride, for taunting and mocking the people of the LORD of Hosts.

Amos 2:1-3
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Moab, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he burned to lime the bones of Edom’s king. / So I will send fire against Moab to consume the citadels of Kerioth. Moab will die in tumult, amid war cries and the sound of the ram’s horn. / I will cut off the ruler of Moab and kill all the officials with him,” says the LORD.

Isaiah 16:6-7
We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his overflowing arrogance. But his boasting is empty. / Therefore let Moab wail; let them wail together for Moab. Moan for the raisin cakes of Kir-hareseth, you who are utterly stricken.

Isaiah 15:1-9
This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night! / Dibon goes up to its temple to weep at its high places. Moab wails over Nebo, as well as over Medeba. Every head is shaved, every beard is cut off. / In its streets they wear sackcloth; on the rooftops and in the public squares they all wail, falling down weeping. ...

Numbers 21:29-30
Woe to you, O Moab! You are destroyed, O people of Chemosh! He gave up his sons as refugees, and his daughters into captivity to Sihon king of the Amorites. / But we have overthrown them; Heshbon is destroyed as far as Dibon. We demolished them as far as Nophah, which reaches to Medeba.”

2 Kings 24:2
And the LORD sent Chaldean, Aramean, Moabite, and Ammonite raiders against Jehoiakim in order to destroy Judah, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through His servants the prophets.

Isaiah 25:10-12
For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain. But Moab will be trampled in his place as straw is trodden into the dung pile. / He will spread out his hands within it, as a swimmer spreads his arms to swim. His pride will be brought low, despite the skill of his hands. / The high-walled fortress will be brought down, cast to the ground, into the dust.

Isaiah 13:6-9
Wail, for the Day of the LORD is near; it will come as destruction from the Almighty. / Therefore all hands will fall limp, and every man’s heart will melt. / Terror, pain, and anguish will seize them; they will writhe like a woman in labor. They will look at one another, their faces flushed with fear. ...

Obadiah 1:3-4
The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ / Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD.

Proverbs 11:28
He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.

Isaiah 32:9-11
Stand up, you complacent women; listen to me. Give ear to my word, you overconfident daughters. / In a little more than a year you will tremble, O secure ones. For the grape harvest will fail and the fruit harvest will not arrive. / Shudder, you ladies of leisure; tremble, you daughters of complacency. Strip yourselves bare and put sackcloth around your waists.

Isaiah 10:3
What will you do on the day of reckoning when devastation comes from afar? To whom will you flee for help? Where will you leave your wealth?

Isaiah 20:6
And on that day the dwellers of this coastland will say, ‘See what has happened to our source of hope, those to whom we fled for help and deliverance from the king of Assyria! How then can we escape?’”


Treasury of Scripture

For because you have trusted in your works and in your treasures, you shall also be taken: and Chemosh shall go forth into captivity with his priests and his princes together.

because

Jeremiah 9:23
Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:

Jeremiah 13:25
This is thy lot, the portion of thy measures from me, saith the LORD; because thou hast forgotten me, and trusted in falsehood.

Psalm 40:4
Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.

Chemosh

Jeremiah 48:13,46
And Moab shall be ashamed of Chemosh, as the house of Israel was ashamed of Bethel their confidence…

Jeremiah 43:12
And I will kindle a fire in the houses of the gods of Egypt; and he shall burn them, and carry them away captives: and he shall array himself with the land of Egypt, as a shepherd putteth on his garment; and he shall go forth from thence in peace.

Numbers 21:29
Woe to thee, Moab! thou art undone, O people of Chemosh: he hath given his sons that escaped, and his daughters, into captivity unto Sihon king of the Amorites.

his priests

Jeremiah 49:3
Howl, O Heshbon, for Ai is spoiled: cry, ye daughters of Rabbah, gird you with sackcloth; lament, and run to and fro by the hedges; for their king shall go into captivity, and his priests and his princes together.

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Jeremiah 48
1. The judgment of Moab
7. for their pride
11. for their security
14. for their carnal confidence
26. and for their contempt of God and his people
47. The restoration of Moab














Because you trust
The Hebrew root for "trust" is "בָּטַח" (batach), which conveys a sense of reliance or confidence. In the context of Moab, this trust is misplaced, as it is directed towards their own achievements and material wealth rather than God. This serves as a cautionary reminder for believers to place their trust in God alone, as human efforts and possessions are ultimately fleeting and unreliable.

in your works
The term "works" refers to the accomplishments and deeds of the Moabites. Historically, Moab was known for its agricultural productivity and craftsmanship. However, the emphasis here is on the futility of relying on human endeavors for security. This reflects a broader biblical theme that true security and salvation come from God, not from human achievements.

and treasures
"Treasures" in this context refers to the wealth and material possessions accumulated by the Moabites. The Hebrew word "אוֹצָר" (otzar) implies stored riches or valuables. Archaeological findings in the region have uncovered evidence of Moab's prosperity, yet this verse underscores the transient nature of material wealth. It serves as a reminder that earthly riches cannot provide ultimate security or salvation.

you too will be captured
The phrase "will be captured" indicates the impending judgment and downfall of Moab. Historically, this prophecy was fulfilled when the Babylonians conquered Moab. The certainty of this outcome highlights the consequences of misplaced trust and serves as a warning to all nations and individuals who rely on anything other than God for their security.

Chemosh
Chemosh was the national deity of the Moabites, often associated with war and destruction. The mention of Chemosh going into exile signifies the impotence of false gods in the face of the true God's judgment. This serves as a powerful reminder of the futility of idolatry and the supremacy of the God of Israel.

will go into exile
The concept of exile here is both literal and symbolic. Literally, it refers to the deportation of the Moabites and their idols by conquering forces. Symbolically, it represents the spiritual desolation that comes from turning away from God. Exile is a recurring theme in the Bible, often used to illustrate the consequences of sin and the hope of eventual restoration through repentance.

with his priests and officials
The inclusion of "priests and officials" highlights the comprehensive nature of Moab's downfall. The religious and political leaders, who were responsible for guiding the people, are also subject to judgment. This underscores the biblical principle that leaders bear a significant responsibility for the spiritual direction of their people and will be held accountable for their actions.

(7) Chemosh shall go forth into captivity.--The name appears as that of the national deity of Moab in Numbers 21:29, as worshipped also by the Ammonites in Judges 11:24. Solomon introduced and Josiah abolished his worship at Jerusalem (1Kings 11:7; 2Kings 23:13). He is identified by Jerome (Comm. on Isaiah 15:2) with the Baal-peor of Numbers 25:3. The name is prominent in the Moabite Inscription as that of the national deity, who subdues the people of his rival, Jehovah. The captivity of the idol implies, of course, that of the people The "works" in which Moab is said to have trusted are represented in the LXX. and Vulgate as "fortresses," but the word is not used in this sense elsewhere, and it is more probable that the prophet represents Moab as relying on its past achievements and deeds of prowess. The last words of the verse are an echo of Amos 1:15. . . . Verse 7. - In thy works; i.e. either "in thy evil deeds" (comp. Isaiah 28:15) or "in thy idols" (frequently called "the work of men's hands," e.g. Deuteronomy 4:28, and sometimes simply "works," e.g. Isaiah 41:29; Isaiah 57:12; comp. Isaiah L 31). Chemoah. In Numbers 21:29 Moab is called "people of Chemosh," the patron-god being the king and lord of his people. In accordance with the strictly localizing theory of the nature of deity, current among primitive nations, Chemosh is said to go into captivity together with his worshippers (comp. Jeremiah 49:3; Amos 1:15). This helps us to understand the idolatry into which the Jews fell during the Exile (Isaiah 42:17); they imagined that Jehovah himself was "in captivity," and restrained from putting forth his power on behalf of his worshippers. The text reading is not Chemosh, but Chemish; the latter form does not occur elsewhere, but has been thought to illustrate the name of the Hittite city Carchemish (the Hittites or their predecessors may have been worshippers of this deity), i.e. "castle of Chemosh."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Because
יַ֣עַן (ya·‘an)
Adverb
Strong's 3282: Heed, purpose, to indicate the reason, cause

you trust
בִּטְחֵ֤ךְ (biṭ·ḥêḵ)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 982: To trust, be confident, sure

in your works
בְּמַעֲשַׂ֙יִךְ֙ (bə·ma·‘ă·śa·yiḵ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property

and treasures,
וּבְא֣וֹצְרוֹתַ֔יִךְ (ū·ḇə·’ō·wṣ·rō·w·ṯa·yiḵ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 214: Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse

you
אַ֖תְּ (’at)
Pronoun - second person feminine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

too
גַּם־ (gam-)
Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

will be captured,
תִּלָּכֵ֑דִי (til·lā·ḵê·ḏî)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person feminine singular
Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere

and Chemosh
כְמוֹשׁ֙ (ḵə·mō·wōš)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3645: Chemosh -- a god of the Moabites

will go
וְיָצָ֤א (wə·yā·ṣā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

into exile
בַּגּוֹלָ֔ה (bag·gō·w·lāh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1473: Exile, exiles

with
יַחְדָּֽיו׃ (yaḥ·dāw)
Adverb
Strong's 3162: A unit, unitedly

his priests
כֹּהֲנָ֥יו (kō·hă·nāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

and officials.
וְשָׂרָ֖יו (wə·śā·rāw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince


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